Advanced Materials for Health - Sandpit

Schedule

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 10:30 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Manchester Fashion Institute | Manchester, EN

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The event is a collaboration between the UK Metamaterials Network and the E-Textiles Network.
About this Event

The event is a collaboration between the UK Metamaterials Network and the E-Textiles Network. It will focus on advanced materials for health. Areas of application include healthy living and healthcare, spanning exercise, wellbeing, ageing, monitoring and diagnosis, and therapeutics.


Who?
  • Academics (early career to senior career stages welcome)
  • Industry
  • Clinicians
  • Healthcare professionals

Why?
  • Connect with experts with a passion for metamaterials, E-textiles, and health.
  • Learn about cutting-edge research and new opportunities in the field.
  • Collaborate to turn ideas into real-world impact.



Agenda
  • Dr Tom Allen (Manchester Metropolitan University) - Introduction
  • E-Textiles Network - Introduction
  • Delegate Talks
  • Tour of Home - Manchester Fashion Institute.
  • We encourage delegates to volunteer to deliver talks.

Access Fund

Travel and accommodation costs cannot be covered except in exceptional circumstances. If the cost of travel would prevent you attending, please contact [email protected] for information on how to apply to our access fund. All applications to the Access Fund must be made prior to the event.

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Where is it happening?

Manchester Fashion Institute, Cavendish Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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